marine veteran talks what he lives with

i talk with a marine veteran that used to work at the VA about the harsh realities of trying to get help
edit: the vehicle shown in the picture is not a Chinook and is actually an MH 53
first video i talked with chris (the marine) • marine in vr talks abo...
say hi to chris / murdockpop
/ syrmors
new channel / @syrmorandstuff
music
animal crossing wild world - 3am • 3am - Animal Crossing ... (but i slightly edited it)

[@anime_cowboy]

Happy Memorial day everyone. Just want to update on what was said in the video. Out here in the Texas VA system stuff is actually moving and now I'm getting shots in my knees, it gives a good three days of relief but then again its better than none at all. I myself have been doing what I can to keep my disabilities in check one being this KZbin channel I'm commenting from, the content is moving slow but then again so do I but the content is coming and I hope people will enjoy it. Other than that love yall and if you know a veteran in your family or just in your life thank them, not for the service they did but the fact that they are alive and making the world just that much better with them in it.

[@dustincarter6722]

You're a great man sir

[@mrbrightside9609]

You're a good man. Wish you all the best brother.

[@anime_cowboy]

@@mrbrightside9609 you as well brother

[@nanzistnt2573]

"Take a knee, drink some water (with motrin), change your socks." - Corpsman or Medic probably

[@greenlenny3926]

Anime Cowboy Thank you for your service -G Lenny from Denver

[@Milkshakist]

The veterans of this country are always f’ed over its so upsetting

[@Milkshakist]

@Bonka Thank you for taking the time Bonka.

[@michaelvega3669]

@Bonka thank you for your service sir

[@MisterJohnDoe]

Agreed. Not sure what happened to Bonka's reply, but whatever it is it's probably something I appreciate.

[@valenki-1888]

@@MisterJohnDoe The KZbin c3nsor bot automatically deletes the comments of those with an IQ over 90 from time to time.

[@scootcha]

Speaking from personal experience, I agree. The VA is a borderline criminal organization that gives minimal to no treatment, just so they can collect their paycheck and government subsidies.

[@MrMysteryman00]

This channel does more to humanize veterans than any other form of media.

[@merdemoiii-7589]

Exactly

[@wendigoe]

We really need more of it.

[@doktorhabilitowanystanczyk]

and its a bad thing. these "veterans" are murderers.

[@mrbrightside9609]

The wear and tear is no joke. Only 24 and I had to get a big hip operation at the start of this year from Army Infantry life, probably some knee work down the line. Can relate a lot to different aspects of this guy's story. Can't remember the last time I went through a day without taking painkillers or thinking about suicid3 in some capacity. It's all quite tiresome. Thanks to whoever took the time to get this far. Check up on your loved ones. Blessings.

[@ImD1v1ne]

Things will get better, just push to the light.

[@GuitarSlayer136]

You take care. 24 is fucking young. You have a hell of a lot more living ahead of you.

[@_hi_pwr]

I always wanted to he infantry and let the military teach me to be a killer. With all those injuries, physical and mental. I said fuck all that. Just gonna learn the shit on the outside. Try to stay bright, mrbrightside

[@Fireblaze15]

Sometimes we are way too sensitive to the pain that is actually there. Ya may feel it but ya could still walk 10 miles in one day if ya really wanted to. Limp on and keep limping. Slow turtle steps and someone stops their car asking if ya need help. And the couple miles you had left to reach your house suddenly becomes a tour of the town while the driver and his buddy talk their way around each other and where you need to be dropped off at. Couple streets away and the car stops by your command. Ya suddenly don't feel so much pain and get home.

[@user-wn3wh3xv5j]

Hope your good bro

[@frankzajac3158]

I'm almost 40, and I eventually have to get my left foot cut off (VA denied me medical services for years) because of lack of treatment and buildup of nerve damage. Might have to get my left knee replace/cut off due to lack of medical treatment from the VA. I suffer chronic pain from migraines and a pinched nerve in my neck (blown up 3 times in Iraq). VA refuses to give any kind of pain meds now, and I finally saw a chronic pain doc who says my only treatment at this point, is medical marijuana... but the VA refuses to pay for it. I'm in NY by the way, and it is just as bad as CA, as this guy says. At this point, the VA is a greater and more dangerous enemy to me than any terrorist was.

[@dominiczibuda5232]

I am sorry for your pain man. My mom had a crushed disc in her neck and had to go through constant debilitating pain. I don't know if there is anything I can do to help you but the best I can do is try to make you a little happier. Here's a joke. Ever heard of a reverse exorcism? It's when the devil tells the priest to exit the child's body

[@MrMatt-cm6do]

That is awful Frank. Thank-you for your service. The VA needs to step up and treat veterans right. Also, it seems ridiculous that someone in serious pain can no longer legitimately be prescribed pain-killers. It went from one extreme, overprescribing, to the other.

[@scootcha]

The VA is a criminal organization. Plain and simple. All I can do is file a complaint with the Better Business Bureau.

[@arturovega7945]

vets needs access to marijuana 100% its so much better then cigs and you dont even have to take a lot a pinch of it can set you right some vets probably like this guy is scared of taking it or idk what the reason is but its 100% better than cigs

[@RiftVaulter]

I’m in NYC. Lemme know if you ever need I share

[@s7robe297]

What people don’t understand about enlisted is that you’re just fuel. Fuel to get what needs to be done by a certain deadline. Your mileage may vary on how you are used. Anyone who’s thinking of joining, just consider that beforehand.

[@Devilish_Fun]

I regret serving, but don't regret meeting lifelong brothers. "Drink water and stretch" yeah that helps my bones grinding against each other, excuse me while I take my pill cocktails.

[@Cowboycomando54]

It is so sad how bad military medicine is. They don't do anything for you while you are in to prevent health issues or keep things from getting worse. Once you get out they, will try to discredit you and deny what you are owed. The phsyc side isn't much better either. There was a ship phsyc on my ship that ended up gaslighting some one to the point where the committed suicided.

[@genehen6495]

pretty horrifying for an institution that sells itself to children still in school as 'making them heroes' - and takes such a huge percentage of tax to squirrel away

[@s7robe297]

That’s American socialized medicine for you…

[@dominiczibuda5232]

@@s7robe297 don't think it's just the us but alright man

[@s7robe297]

@@dominiczibuda5232 I’m saying that’s how shit would get done if we made a national switch to social medicine.

[@scootcha]

@@s7robe297 that's not how shit "would" get done, that's how it IS done. People like you are part of the problem.

[@koffinkat666]

The way they have dealt with the Opiate crisis is sickening, Truly the people that need them are the ones that suffer from these "Regulations". There are people that need and DESERVE these pills like the Elderly and Veterans yet they cut them off leave them destitute and by no fault of their own addicted to the Medicine so they have to break the law to get them.

[@jameswcarr3635]

Its crazy right! I remember as a kid learning about heroin, mef, quack, weed even, yet NEVER in my elementary middle and high school years did they teach us about pharms. Not until after I had graduated and the epidemic became a real nightmare, but by then I was chewed up by opiates. Now it's all over the place. Look up the Sackler family, they paid doctors, patients and the media to prescribed this shit like candy, even told prescribing doctors that it was addictive. There are promotional videos by their pharmacy company with doctors AND patients saying how it's non addictive. High outta their minds this video was aired 99 and 01.

[@VincentHondius]

Actually the opiate crisis was created by handing out opiates to people that don't need them. Here in Europe barely anybody is on opiates unless they absolutely need them

[@Spectralhyena]

They do this to children who are suffering as well. They did it to me.

[@matthewanderson9239]

What is your solution to the addiction though? If you give everyone increasing amounts of opiates (because of tolerance) that only perpetuates addiction. And eventually the painkillers will cause sensitivity to pain. There are treatment centers for a reason. I think the solution lies somewhere in a mix of natural remedies that aren't addictive, excersise, and treatment centers if needed. Vivitrol if needed.

[@koffinkat666]

@@matthewanderson9239 There are some kinds of pain others have never felt, Once you experience pain on that level the only thing that works is Opiates. I think they should only be given to the people who are extreme examples of treatment resistant pain. Yes they are addictive because every person on earth when given an Opiate loves the effect, Sad but true. Now giving them too young folks should be shied away from only in extreme cases.

[@davidshaw164]

“As a marine... I like to chew on crayons”

[@anime_cowboy]

The red ones taste like aggression

[@JustAnAverageGuy5731]

The blue one tastes like depression... And depression makes us stronger!! OUUUURAH!!!

[@Pfish98]

“When you have a guy who would rather pee his pants than go up the stairs to go to the bathroom, you know his knees are hurting” Quote I heard from an older guy about their friend who was preparing to get his knees done

[@HomersIlliad]

If the VA doesn't get around to replacing those knees, it might be worth looking into medical tourism to get it taken care of.

[@Artix902]

Might be better. Americans make over 2/3 of medical companies' global revenue

[@Killicon93]

Like how the height of irony recently has been that American's have been traveling and migrating to Vietnam for their socialized healthcare.

[@stubbstcg9682]

Town I grew up in is full of guys with backgrounds like this cause they either go Marine/Army/Guard or end up at the Army Depot. Feel bad for everyone when they come back since something always ends up fucked up physically or mentally more than it already were. Love hearing these stories whenever a post comes up. Love relating with certain tales or hearing other perspectives.

[@jonathanrendza6059]

It's been a while, I'm glad you're back man

[@MrAnonCunningham]

Stories like these make me glad I'm a pog and not infantry or some other. The young ones always think they're invincible and make fun of pogs but by the end they regret it and wish they were too... I have all the respect for these guys nonetheless

[@anime_cowboy]

Hey bud believe me I got the utmost respect for you and all. You guys make the cogs work and I appreciate you and for your service.

[@krillnyetheshrimpguy6152]

Pretty poggers

[@alejandroherrera5271]

Shit dude, I was a Marine POG and deployed with an Infantry Battalion (3/8) to Iraq and Afghanistan. While I personally didn't go through anything, it was brutal seeing my friends getting fucked up. I've got a touch of survivor's guilt myself

[@unofficial_ai]

As someone who comes from a military family, someone who's about to go into the military, AND someone who has had a lifelong interest in all things military, these videos interviewing veterans are absolute gold. It is a HUGLY interesting, and personal look at the military and the life of veterans. Thank you for these videos and a massive thank you to the vets and everyone else who tells their stories.

[@anime_cowboy]

Thank you and your family as well.

[@strawberrykiwisuki]

I took me forever to get my back recognized by the VA, even though I had all my other previous doctors and such while I was in the airforce give me records on how bad it had gotten. They also sent me to physical therapy twice. My L6 vertebrae pretty much has all the spongy stuff gone and rubs on the others. I also ended up with narcolepsy 2 years before my 6 year mark, but couldn't get it diagnosed while in, didn't know what was wrong. The doctors attributed it to an accident that a few of us were involved in. I worked with the f-117, and they did certain work to the aircraft where part of the radar absorbent material had to be sanded off. We were sent out one afternoon to get the trash picked up and they didn't corden off the area and when two of us went in the area to get the trash we inhaled some. The VA as well as the military doctors couldn't pinpoint what in the material would cause us to have problems, but that's because the information is still classified, so they can't attribute any of it for disability until they know what was in the material. I finally ended up with 20% disability, but only for my back and none of the other issues I have had. I keep pushing all the time to get it figured out and get what I deserve.

[@cd7up]

Reminds me of the agent orange guys. Saying it hurt them is admitting first it can have negative effects. Can't do that, so sir.

[@IncognitoPlatypus1]

I love what you and all the others do Syrmor. Hope you’re staying safe and cozy. Keeping up with the lives of these people and inspiring others. Heartfelt journalism.

[@hughgrection7246]

Don't let this distract you from the the fact that in 1966, AI Bundy scored four touchdowns in a single game while playing for the Polk High School Panthers in the 1966 city championship game versus Andrew Johnson High School, including the game-winning touchdown in the final seconds against his old nemesis, Bubba "Spare Tire" Dixon.

[@anime_cowboy]

How could we ever forget that faithful day.

[@ethan2090]

You right, cant believe I almost forsook such a sacred moment in history

[@jmhjmhjmh]

I downloaded VRchat just for fun after seeing these videos. Now, I wonder how you find such interesting adults in the sea of loud children! Much love to this Marine from an Army vet.

[@BlakcNinja]

Yeah they didnt want to pay for this guy. Classic VA issue. Its faster and easier to go to a regular doctor over the VA. Titanium is 'basically' inert but technically not. This is why you can get poisoned from it BUT its extremely rare. For reference, and some math my brain made me do, you are 1.5 times more likely to get hit by a car than get diagnosed with a titanium sensitivity. 0.000117% of the American population got hit by a car last year.

[@skaterdude14b]

I’m going back through listening to old vids. this is so far my fav by a lot

[@anime_cowboy]

Thank you

[@VEE3RDEYE]

Don't go into combat it's quite simple. I really empathize with this dude because he was probably really young and impressionable when they tricked him into signing up. Much love to all the vets.

[@brayidk3522]

If you watch his first story he explains how his father served and pressured him into service.

[@MisterJohnDoe]

@@brayidk3522 He has a first story?

[@brayidk3522]

@@MisterJohnDoe yes

[@MisterJohnDoe]

@@brayidk3522 Yeah, I've found it.

[@scootcha]

"don't go into combat it's quite simple". What a great way to marginalize and trivialize what millions of veterans are struggling with. "Just don't do it" says the anonymous preteen, as he smugly thinks he's solved the military industrial complex.

[@mulawarmankwsuper]

I'm not an American, I don't have military background, I hate war. But damn, I really feel sorry for this guy. I hope in the future he get better and find his peace.

[@anime_cowboy]

Thank you for saying that and it’s a slow process but the VA is finally doing something.

[@kristalynfernandez3350]

!!!PLEASE LIKE SO HE CAN SEE THIS!!! Fight for a knee replacement!!! Don't just say "I manage", because it's impacting your quality of life. The advancements technology has made in the procedure are incredible, fighting is WORTH it! My mom put off knee replacement for 5 yrs, everyone who's had it done encouraged her to get it. She's now 3.5 wks post-op, 54 y/o, overweight, and already walking around normally without assistance & less pain than she did pre-surgery. Down to 3 advil every 6 hrs or so and icing it 3x per day! She is GETTING. HER. LIFE. BACK. Her bone on bone pain was making her miserable, worsening her depression, and rendering her incapable of doing normal things (like going to the grocery store). NOTE: First week post-op is a bitch for everyone, look into "Circulating Cold Water Ice Therapy Machine by Arctic Ice" it'll change that. With that thing, she used hardly any narcos, and she could sleep.

[@williamchamberlain2263]

It's true that it can make a huge difference, quickly. Not necessarily for everyone, but definitely worth a try. I know a guy who did building work, got his knees replaced after years of drinking whiskey every night to kill the pain - no cartilage at all. 1 day in hospital, 5 days at home, then back out on the building site - almost no pain.

[@shawnwilliams3083]

Was just watching a clip of a Marine with his dying dog. I thank them all for their service.

[@callumgriss5422]

you and SIrSwag are easily some of the best journalists on this platform. Keep up the good work!

[@merdemoiii-7589]

I really love these marine vet stories, they add some perspective to the entire culture of it all, I remember watching some of these before I joined and now I’m in and I can’t help but feel so much towards these guys The last part made me laugh because I want to get into film lmao

[@wootska]

It's a bit depressing the only reason I know absolutely not to do these kinds of things is because of a massive amount of cautionary tales from people who either didn't listen or didn't know how bad these things are for you.

[@mnobel1529]

Love your videos bro, it's always great hearing peoples stories.❤

[@antonioalbul00]

I love how they choosen an avatar that has replaced knees

[@DeconvertedMan]

oh getting your disablity - it can take YEARS to get it - they reject you, and reject you - you get a lawer who will take some of the fund at the end of the deal - they still fight tooth and nail. its messed up man. MESSED UP. >_

[@jand.3899]

The empty parking lot has a really nice vibe to it

[@larenamccomas9517]

I hope you have a great Veterans Day Sir! Thank you for your service

[@Vinny_TheCableGuy]

The military is fucked. I joined the Marines out of highschool and was lucky enough to be medically discharged early. But my dad wasn't so lucky and killed himself after suffering severe PTSD. The 3 year anniversary is coming up in a few days.

[@zacharyfindlay-maddox171]

Sorry for your loss brother

[@ENTERTAINMENTSERVICE]

Dog Bless. Great video, I felt immersed in the environment and the music hit. Keep it up. Shoutout to Chris!

[@kvant13]

My mother worked as a CNA at a VA hospital in the late '70s/early '80s. It was just as bad if not worse back then. She and one of the ER nurses there got reprimanded once for treating an HIV+ vet who came in with a gangrenous arm from botched heroin injections since, apparently, the VA's position on HIV+ vets at that time was to just kick them back out because, y'know, early '80s. Also the hospital as a whole was in horrible condition and massively understaffed. She described it as being more like a prison, none of even the most basic amenities you'd expect in a hospital.

[@ToxicPlayer3597]

keep doing what you do Syrmor

[@ooXChrissieXoo]

lots of people do these type of interviews, but your one is the best. Feel the best

[@PottedJam]

Respect brother. They through me 10% and then, after I ETS'd, they started sending me letters and made me pay back what little I received a few months later.

[@1LikeCake]

This is really sad that our government won't aid those who served but sign bills for things outside our borders.

[@trollerman1]

It's because they are tools to the state, nothing more.

[@justtoms3773]

a nother amazing video love your content syrmor!

[@Lucas-jc2go]

Good to see you back

[@dustincarter6722]

Yaaay thank you I was so happy to see you uploaded

[@williamchamberlain2263]

Knee replacement true can make a huge difference, quickly. Not necessarily for everyone, but definitely worth a try. I know a guy who did building work, got his knees replaced after years of drinking whiskey every night to kill the pain - no cartilage at all. 1 day in hospital, 5 days at home, then back out on the building site - almost no pain.

[@AkamuSlayer]

The one thing I've learned from Syrmor videos is never to join the military. They treat their people like trash.

[@SheamusDevin]

I have to mentally prepare to watch your videos. I love them and they are so important and humanizing but fuck are they hard to get through in the absolute best way possible.

[@angusmatheson8906]

nigga did I just see a lamppost go for a run?

[@orlandocampbell6105]

I like this veteran story and because it's Memorial Day, I just wanna wish everyone to be safe and look out for one another ❤

[@christiannipales9937]

Everyone of your videos is going into a history book. I guarantee you. Iconic culture clash.

[@americanbullets488]

The Helicopter is actually CH-53 seastallion

[@TheTimbs_]

My man needs some serious surgery and therapy, that stuff he’s got is some nasty business.

[@ricky6137]

the goat dropped

[@Claymann71]

Damnit KZbin! When Syrmor uploads 4 videos, YOU TELL ME NEXT TIME.

[@boohubs]

last line hits hard

[@SixFourZero]

Oh my God, I would throw up if someone handed me their chewed gum full of chewing tobacco.

[@devvyas6751]

Great vid 👍🏽

[@El_Chompo]

You would think one of the richest countries in the world could afford to take care of its war veterans who fought for them. This is what happens when everything has to be for-profit motivated. Some things need to be done that are not profitable to businessmen.

[@masonnasty3293]

War SUCKS, thats some hard ass shit just for nicotine, them bois must been feelin that HEAT

[@Anonymous-pm7jf]

There's another interview with Anime Cowboy about 3 months back on this channel. It's also really good.

[@skaterdude14b]

I related to so much of this but his pain is next level

[@northernnightmare7986]

The way that a country fails the people that fought for it is one of, if not THE most shameful and embarrassing aspect of any given country.

[@dustincarter6722]

Let's like his past videos at lest we help him !!

[@shootthe1775]

Makes me think about a lot considering I leave for basic trouble for the marines in 6 days

[@samuel-rw3xt]

Good luck buddy , I hope you come back ok

[@longstachkaido240]

@@samuel-rw3xt he won't

[@samuel-rw3xt]

@@longstachkaido240 :(

[@jplichta]

Bad idea, don't die for some shitty oligarchs

[@FeistyST]

I’m an Army veteran, 31B military police. I’ve been out for 4 years now, I won’t explain but it hasn’t been fun.

[@Dave-yb3ng]

Can we get that edited version animal crossing wild world - 3am? Sounds amazing.

[@gatorscoops3861]

i was thinking of joining the military bc my dad was part of the airforce. I’ve seen so many videos of veterans with PTSD, depression, serious pain and damage. i’m just gonna stay in school lol

[@lindboknifeandtool]

This big empty parking lot, the music. I’d spill my guts here too. Important media.

[@sammie2800]

Beautiful

[@feoleb]

if this marine does get something in his knee to replace the cartilage I'd recommend knees-over-toes guy (on youtube and instagram). If any physical therapy is going to help it's that stuff. It's amazing.

[@DeconvertedMan]

I like this channel.

[@desertgrowndank7256]

This is why I'm proud to grow medical cannabis to medical patients

[@Christian-gr3gu]

Really sad what happens to our vets and still people don't care about them

[@Boog_53]

Cigarettes are like antidepressants on tap, great stuff, but highly addictive. Never feel bad about getting hooked on that stuff, you literally develop dependencies, and can't fight depression without them.

[@Lordparable]

I’m still putting off va stuff , I’m terrified

[@The420Lemon]

missed you

[@dark_brother_hood]

i liked your videos alot and i see you like to share stories and exsperiences i would love to meet up sometime in game and share a bit about my life

[@Code_Ax0]

Meanwhile, during the holidays: "WE SUPPORT OUR TROOPS!!" :D

[@lunatelion07]

The cowboy who was killed smoked Kools.

[@alexl9334]

Something needs to change. At the very top. This must be a priority

Guys right, you need to want to quit. I wanted to quit over a decade ago, went 9 months, then went out on an impromptu "called at 2230" nights out. Met one of my ex's that night, I went and bought a 20 deck because of my nerves. Not given up since then, but now I want to and damn it's almost as hard as when you don't want to and people put pressure on you.

[@aPonderousChain]

You're doing good work sharing these stories. We all need to acknowledge the horrors of the US war machine that we like to pretend doesn't exist. Never will I submit myself to these cruel masters.

[@MyCrafcik]

3 am uploads syrmor ;-;?

[@longstachkaido240]

why would you join the militairy knowing your country has shit health care? did you expect better service because you served? why would you do something like this without informing yourself on the topic? thank god for this video maybe it can prevent a few people of joining and dying for no reason coming back with ptsd or chronic pain

[@FerscMoses]

Why would you join the military anyways???

[@minisithunknown5568]

@@FerscMoses To fight in a foreign country, pretending you are helping the USA by leaving the country. :(

[@styxrakash4639]

@@FerscMoses free college, get away from a bad home life, get away from a crashed and burned romantic life, escape debt, escape prison time, earn US citizenship, to kill, to die, to chase glory/guys who were affected by propaganda.

[@user-kv5ry7br4m]

"Self delete"

[@Slideyslide]

lol my knees do that but I did autobody work for 16 years. I’m sure skating and snowboarding and all that didn’t help either.

[@olgagachaphoenix9130]

Well well

[@ColonizerChan]

and they wonder why they aren't hitting their recruiting goals. decades of seeing family in pain

[@trainwreck4813]

never knew Seth Rogen served in the military

[@williambrewer855]

Im experiencing something similar with my hip in the army

[@Kero7th]

Why doesnt it faze me that this guy is a cute anime girl in vrchat.

[@Havanahood56]

First time I ever smoked in my life l was at my first duty station. Went from ciggs to dip and now I just vape, it’s difficult trying to quit, the only thing that keeps you going is some kind of nicotine most days when your in the marine corps, just make shit bearable. Couple minutes in and I’m already relating to these guys. Lol marines are all the same at the end of the day.

[@arfyness]

☝😩 _but but but_ what about the end question?

[@non-applicable3548]

I know a vet whose fucked up, and starting to get down bad with pills. Terrible.

[@hollow149]

Anyone know which world this is?

[@Lordparable]

No way the 27’s 😂😂😂

[@ReksratYTB]

Stories like this just make me think more and more that the VA is a fuckin joke. Feels like we only give a shit about vets when they're far away, fighting the good fight.

[@TankToChest]

That helecopter wasn’t an army chinook…

[@chrissy9153]

It amazes me how people will still be disrespectful to veterans

[@Trynil]

I would like to know why people choose the avatar they choose. Also this is probably shitty but I really need this to help me cry and release stress I have.

[@anime_cowboy]

I picked that one for two reasons 1. It’s one of the defaults and I’m not an avid vr player. 2. I thought it would funny as hell talking about serious war stuff looking like an anime girl lol

[@anime_cowboy]

Plus I hope you are able to relinquish your stress in a productive manner and come out the other side feeling 100% better.